Lava Play Max vs Poco C85 4G
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Poco C85 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 38/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Poco C85 4G
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1416
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco C85 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Poco C85 4G, the Lava Play Max scores 10 points higher (48/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Poco C85 4G (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Poco C85 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco C85 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Poco C85 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Poco C85 4G by 145.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Poco C85 4G (55/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Poco C85 4G?
The Lava Play Max is noticeably better than the Poco C85 4G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Poco C85 4G?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Poco C85 4G — 38/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Poco C85 4G?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Poco C85 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Lava Play Max (55/100 vs 30/100).